P&C Substation Engineering Lead | Mentor & Project Oversight

Mesa Associates, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. in Chattanooga or Knoxville is seeking a P&C Engineering Supervisor II to lead a 5+ person team on substation/utility projects for TVA. The role centers on mentoring, design oversight, and timely delivery with active involvement in protection and controls design and project coordination.

The candidate will coordinate resources with PMs and engineers, supervise deliverables, and promote safety and quality. A bachelor’s in electrical engineering is required; PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in substation/utility design with at least 2+ years in protection and controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• PE license is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Works with program managers, project managers, and engineering manager to optimize project resource placement.
• Collaborates with project managers to improve project execution, processes, and efficiency.
• Supervises staff by coordinating design tasks with project teams.
• Ensures staff stay on task and meet timeframes with quality.
• Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking of deliverables and documents.
• Develops and mentors engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
• Conducts group meetings to communicate department and company objectives.
• Approves timesheets, overtime, and vacation; may approve expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Project management

Substation design

Protection & controls design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc. in Chattanooga or Knoxville is seeking a P&C Engineering Supervisor II to lead a 5+ person team on substation/utility projects for TVA. The role centers on mentoring, design oversight, and timely delivery with active involvement in protection and controls design and project coordination.

The candidate will coordinate resources with PMs and engineers, supervise deliverables, and promote safety and quality. A bachelor’s in electrical engineering is required; PE is preferred.